But the family member told The Sun the parents - who cannot be named - were 'good hearted' people.

Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed a woman in her 40s and a man in his 30s were arrested on suspicion of child neglect and bailed pending further investigation.

Police on the scene in Torquay

The dad who found the boy told The Sun they let him play Lego with his own three-year-old daughter until police tracked down the boy's family.

He claimed the boy appeared confused, saying he looked 'cold and pale'.

Watch the videos above and below for reports on the day of the boy being found

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A spokesman from Devon and Cornwall Police told Mirror Online: “Police were called at 1.25pm on 2 January following reports of a young child found in the street in Torquay.

Police officers at the scene in Torquay

"A woman in her 40s and a man in his 30s were arrested on suspicion of child neglect.

"They have both since been released on police bail until Wednesday 30 January.

Read through the timeline below to find out how the story unfolded

Time Line

Toddler wandering the streets in Torquay

Wednesday, January 2, 1.30pm - Toddler found

Residents of Main Avenue in Torquay call police after finding a boy, aged between one and two, wandering around the street on his own.

2.40pm - Police issue statement

Police are conducting house-to-house searches for the child's parents, while he plays Lego at a neighbour's house. A spokesperson said: "The little boy is estimated to be between one and two yeras old and is said to be happy. He has been given a coat by the people who located him."

2.50pm - Search area widens

Having been unable to find the child's parents, officers move their search on to roads off Main Avenue in Westhill.

2.53pm - Police appeal for information

The boy's parents have still not been found, so police issue an appeal for information to the public through the press, members of which are starting to arrive on the scene.

3pm - Still no trace

One and a half hours after the boy was found, his parents have still not been located.

3.45pm - Reports suggest boy was found barefoot

The suggestion is the boy was found in the street with no shoes or socks on, but police cannot confirm that detail.

4.15pm - Boy taken to hospital

Police reveal the boy was taken to Torbay Hospital for an assessment as a precaution.

5pm - Toddler identified by police

Police say they now know the toddler's name and address, although his parents have still not been found. The boy is being looked after by social services in the meantime.

6.10pm - Toddler's parents found

Police confirm the toddler's parents have been found. Investigations into how the boy came to be in the street on his own continue.

Thursday, January 3, 9.30am - Man and woman arrested

Police announce two people have been arrested on suspicion of child neglect. A woman in her 40s and a man in his 30s were due to be interviewed by officers.

Friday, January 4, 2.50pm - Couple released on bail

The man and woman are released by police on bail until Wednesday, January 30.